Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
274C50
RGB
39, 76, 80
HSL
186, 34%, 23%
HSB
186, 51%, 31%
CMYK
51, 5, 0, 69
LAB
30, -13, -7
LCH
30, 15, 208
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 205
XYZ
5, 6, 9
LUV
30, -15, -6
HWB
186, 15%, 69%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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